Egypt Tours & Holidays

Most visitors to Egypt are required to have a visa, which can be arranged through Egyptian consulates worldwide, online via the official website:https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/, or upon arrival at the Cairo International Airport.

Visitors from the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the EU may purchase their visa stamp upon arrival in Egypt. South Africans need to arrange their Egyptian visa prior to arrival. Please note that single-entry tourist visa fee is USD 25 and it can only be paid in USD, GBP or Euro.

Passport validity entry requirements: Travellers entering Egypt must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

This information is provided only as guidance, we strongly advise that you check with the consulate as this information can change at any time and with little notice. It is your responsibility to make sure that all the required travel documents are ready when travelling.

Yes, all passengers travelling with Travel Talk must have travel insurance before participating in any of our tours. Your guide will collect your travel insurance details on the first day of your trip.

It is your responsibility to make sure you have an adequate and suitable travel insurance in place. You may read more about this here.

Egyptian summers are typically hot and dry throughout the countryside, and humid along the Nile Delta and the Mediterranean coast. Winters are mild with occasional rain, but usually bright, sunny days and cold nights. Spring and Autumn seasons are felt rather shortly, and during the 50 days (khamaseen) between the end of March and mid-May, dust storms can occur sporadically. If you are travelling between November and March on a tour that includes trekking on Mt. Sinai or Nile-cruising, you should expect temperatures to fall considerably at night. At this time of the year, temperatures can drop to below zero on Mt. Sinai.

Please make sure to check the Pre-departure file of your tour (found on each tour page online) for the average temperatures at sites visited.

Internet access has become increasingly common in hotels, cafes and restaurants in large Egyptian cities, however the quality of connection differs. Many internet cafes can be found in the cities as well.

Make sure to enable data roaming on your mobile if you wish to use 4G/LTE abroad, although the connection may be unreliable in smaller towns and rural areas.

Purchasing an Egyptian SIM card for the duration of your tour may be a cost-effective option. Your guide will be happy to advise on this.

Mobile coverage is generally quite good in urban areas of Egypt, however may be spotty or unavailable at remote areas. Make sure to enable global roaming before leaving home to be able to use your mobile in Egypt. 4.5G/LTE access may be unreliable.

You can check with your mobile provider about your options. Alternatively, purchasing a SIM card in Egypt can be a rather cost-effective option; your guide will be happy to advise on this.